Depression can be treated by itself at the initial stage or when the symptoms are not too serious. Psychologists point out five self-treatment methods:
(1) Depression is often caused by inertia, and action is its nemesis. Therefore, something useful needs to be done. Psychologists believe: "The less you do, the less you do." Patients should make a daily action plan, from getting up to turning off the lights, take action and urge themselves to complete the activities stipulated in the plan.
(2) Helping others is a good way to treat mental depression. You should say to yourself, "I can do something beneficial to others." I am not a worthless person. " Loneliness and loneliness are the main causes of depression. Therefore, interpersonal communication is an important factor of self-healing, such as actively establishing interpersonal relationships.
(3) We should arrange some happy things and put happy activities on the agenda. For example, visiting friends and chatting, or taking part in picnics, entertainment, watching TV and listening to music.
(4) Exercise regularly. Doctors believe that walking, jogging and cycling will enhance patients' self-confidence, enhance their sense of peace and happiness, relax their spirit and relieve their depression.
(5) People with seasonal depression should often go outdoors to get in touch with sunlight and green plants, which is helpful for the treatment and rehabilitation of the disease.
In this way, you will gradually get rid of depression and become a healthy and happy person.
If the effect is not good or the symptoms are serious after self-treatment, you should see a psychologist in time and carry out systematic psychotherapy.
I once read a book called Depression-Potential Power, which means that a depressed person is very painful when he is sick, but once he is freed from this pain, his understanding and experience of things will often become profound and he will have confidence in doing things. I suggest you read this book.